Gentry county Missouri, Obituaries:  Rex E. Wharton

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Submitted by: <dhr1953@hotmail.com>  Don Raymond

The Tri-County News, Gentry County Missouri, Friday, January 14, 2005:
     Rex E. Wharton, 73, of Stanberry passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005 in
     Westlaco, Texas.

     Rex was born Aug. 12, 1931, near Alanthus Grove, Missouri.  He was the son
     of Ted and Basha (Pierce) Wharton.  They preceded him in death.  He was
     also preceded in death by one brother, Boyd Wharton.

     On Feb. 14, 1986, he was united in marriage to Shirlene Wilson.  She
     survives of the home.  Other survivors include one son, Steve Wharton;
     daughter, Kimberly Riese both of Terre Haute, IN.; step-sons, Jamie and
     David Messner both of Stanberry; brothers, Truman and Laton Wharton of
     Stanberry; sister, Ruby Bentley, Stanberry; Sharon Howell, Maryville; 5
     grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and 4 step grandchildren.

     Rex was an army veteran.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church of
     Stanberry.  Rex worked as a traveling salesman for Reiser Company of
     Boston, MA. before retiring.

     Funeral services were set for Friday, Jan. 14 at the First Baptist Church,
     Stanberry and were arranged by Roberson-Polley Chapel, Stanberry.  Burial
     was to be in High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry.